1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1966 Maserati Mistral is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 137 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Vedette | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Vedette | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
